TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) and facial pain in adults can present as discomfort, tenderness, or pain in the jaw joint, surrounding muscles, and facial tissues. For adults these symptoms can affect their daily activities like eating, speaking, and even sleeping.

Our expertise in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Manual Therapy for Voice and Swallowing Disorders (by Walt Fritz) offers adults effective solutions to help alleviate the pain in the muscles that cause TMJ disorders. Through specialized techniques and exercises, we target underlying muscular imbalances and dysfunctions, promoting proper alignment and relaxation of the jaw and surrounding structures.

Orthodontic Relapse is when teeth shift back to their original positions after orthodontic treatment. You might ask, “Why did my teeth shift again?” and the answer is because the cause of the initial shift of dentition was never fixed, which is often tongue placement in the mouth.

Our team frequently works with adults who are in their second or third round of orthodontic treatment. We use our background in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy to assess muscle function, physical structures, speech sounds (which often sound ok, but are not being produced in the correct place within the mouth), eating, drinking, and swallowing to assess for any functional issues. Then, we will refer out to other specialists, if needed, and come up with a comprehensive plan of care with your other specialists so that orthodontic relapse does not occur again.

While we may not want to acknowledge it, sleep issues can have a profound impact on one’s overall well-being–affecting mood, energy levels, and cognitive function.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy offers effective solutions to help address underlying factors contributing to sleep issues in adults. By targeting muscular imbalances and promoting proper breathing techniques, we help adults improve their sleep quality and overall sleep architecture.

Unfortunately, many people suffer from acquired neurological disorders, such as:  parkinson’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and dysphasia. The effects can vary from mild to severe, yet it almost always impacts one’s daily lifestyle. Speech therapy for adults can help regain lost functions or work to maintain a certain level of function.

Our team utilizes several methodologies to help restore the loss of cognitive deficits, speech and language deficits, and swallowing disorders.

Trouble concentrating in adults looks like difficulty focusing, staying organized, or maintaining attention on tasks.

Our speech, language, and orofacial myofunctional services offer a unique solution to concentration issues by targeting the airways and cognition. Through specialized techniques and exercises, we address underlying issues such as restricted airflow due to oral muscle dysfunction, which can hinder oxygen supply to the brain and affect cognitive function. Our patients often see improved airway function, ultimately enhancing concentration and mental clarity–and leading to improved daily functioning and well-being.